alleryStart learning →Spyware is malicious software that mainly:
ACools the computer
BSteals private data
CSpeeds up the Internet
DDeletes only cache files
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Steals private data
Spyware is designed to collect and transmit private information such as passwords without consent.
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